August 4th

Dean has participated in several sports camps as a volunteer instructor, leading young players by example.
Simply his presence here, out on the field and interacting with youth, displays his care for the community and concern for local students.
Throughout the pre-Pro Football Hall of Fame induction activities and celebrations, Dean has remained humble.
He’s talked about his mother, Rosie Lee Dean, who he credits as his inspiration and his strength. He’s realized the recognition that naturally follows his honor for both his alma mater and his hometown.

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“I’ll be thinking about my mom (Rosie Lee), who passed away four years ago and was my best friend and supporter, and I’ll start reflecting back on how much she meant to me in my life and athletic career,” he said. “My father, Rural Dean, is nearly 90 now and he’s still with us and has been such a big part of my life, and then there will be my wife (Pam) and children and family members and friends.

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August 1st

“You can be married and abused for 40 years, but you can still leave and build a good life for yourself!”
I first met Ms. G. when she stayed in DART’s shelter three or four years ago. Her down-home Southern-style cooking quickly made her popular with residents and staff alike. She made the best chicken and dumplings I ever tasted.
Although she worked hard to keep up a positive veneer, she didn’t have much to be positive about. She was, after all, a 50-something-year-old woman living in a domestic violence shelter.

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Today and tomorrow, the state will suspend the state sales tax on goods less than $2,500 that fall into certain categories. That exempts vehicular purchases and homes, but the rules also bar sales tax breaks on rental agreements, professional cleaners’ services and some other varied goods and services.
Be aware of your rights on this issue, as well, because the efforts to inform businesses of this turn of events are not infallible, and small business owners may be unaware of the need to pull off those state taxes.

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The change has come about because Cox Sports Television will televise the Bearcats’ opener against longtime rival Neville in Monroe starting at 7 p.m. at the Tigers’ facility.
Cedar Creek will begin its regular campaign Sept. 5 on their own turf for a meeting against Delhi Charter.
Head coach Billy Laird will have the ‘Cats at home for the first time Sept. 19 when they play Shreveport Captain Shreve in a District 1-5A game. On the preceding Friday, Sept. 12, RHS begins its league schedule with an appearance at Natchitoches Central.

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“We’re playing some pretty good baseball right now,” Letendre said. “That run through the state tournament showed the team’s focus and determination. They’re a loose group, but on the field they just pull together and do whatever it takes to get the job done.”
The main part of the job started for this Dixie All-Star team at the state regional tournament, where Ruston defeated Union 25-1, West Monroe 14-4 and then Union again, 17-4.

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